Chewing the fat

Definition - (Verb) To converse with someone with no particular purpose.
Synonym- talk, small talk, chat

examples- "...I figured what I'd do, I'd sneak in the apartment, very quiet and all, and just sort of chew the fat with her for a while." (pg. 156)

"Hey buddy, I haven't seen you in a while. Care to grab a drink and chew the fat for a while?"